Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Care)
Core
Support children and young people in therapeutic residential care to develop life skills, social competencies, and independence.
Role type
Residential care worker (therapeutic)
Builds
A home-like environment and secure relationships for young people
Domain
Social services / Child welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case planning, case noting, report writing, trauma-informed care, household management, meal preparation
Preferred skills
Psychological assessment completion, secure attachment formation
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support young people to settle into a home environment, create secure primary relationships, develop independent living skills, strengthen community links, work toward personal goals, maintain a clean home environment, prepare meals and shop for food
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on care